Nashville Symphony: Upcoming December Events
Nashville Symphony December 2024 Concerts Feature Holiday Traditions Including Handel’s Messiah Conducted by Nashville Symphony Chorus Director Tucker Biddlecombe, Home Alone and ElfTM in Concert, and Drew and Ellie Holcomb
Plus:
- Ben Folds Paper Airplane Request Tour 2024 (w/o orchestra)
- ElfTM in Concert with the Nashville Symphony
- Girl Named Tom: The Joy of Christmas Tour with the Nashville Symphony
- Home Alone in Concert with the Nashville Symphony
- Leslie Odom, Jr. – The Christmas Tour
- Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (w/o orchestra)
- Holiday Brass Spectacular
- Drew & Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas (w/o orchestra)
- Handel’s Messiah
NASHVILLE, TN—October 22, 2024, The Nashville Symphony’s December 2024 schedule features the annual tradition of Handel’s Messiah with the Nashville Symphony Chorus, holiday movies with the Symphony performing the scores live-to-film, and holiday concerts from a star-studded list of singer-songwriters, Broadway stars, Americana staples, and much more. Listed concerts, dates, times, and pricing subject to change.
Ben Folds Paper Airplane Request Tour 2024
Monday, December 2, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $76
Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music artist Ben Folds returns to the Schermerhorn with special guest artist Lindsey Kraft for one night only. On this special evening, the Nashville Symphony board-member – an avid supporter of our nonprofit organization – will invite fans to launch their song requests to the stage via paper airplanes. Don’t miss this truly unique musical experience. (Presented without the Nashville Symphony.)
Elf™ in Concert with the Nashville Symphony
Tuesday, December 3, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $60
Experience your favorite Christmas film transformed with the music of a live symphony orchestra in Elf™ in Concert! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of this holiday classic while your Nashville Symphony performs John Debney’s wonderful score, and Santa Claus soars across the big screen in high definition.
Girl Named Tom: The Joy of Christmas Tour with the Nashville Symphony
Wednesday, December 4, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $50
Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom. The trio—Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty—notably made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice.” They have gone on to captivate millions on television, release their debut holiday EP, One More Christmas, and tour arenas with Pentatonix. Girl Named Tom is now joining forces with the Nashville Symphony and bringing their Christmas Tour to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, serving up original holiday songs and breathing new life into timeless holiday staples.
Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7, 7:30 PM; Sunday, December 8, 2:00 PM
A Music City holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’s charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Nashville Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family and a Nashville Symphony yearly holiday tradition!
Leslie Odom, Jr. – The Christmas Tour
Wednesday, December 11; Thursday, December 12, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $64
Be in the room where the magic of the holidays happens with GRAMMY® and Tony Award- winner Leslie Odom, Jr.! Best known for his electrifying role in Hamilton, Odom, Jr. joins the Nashville Symphony for two special nights of orchestrated classics. Enjoy this mega- talented singer, actor, and songwriter’s renditions of beloved Christmas songs, Broadway favorites, and popular hits, all delivered with his signature vocal prowess and charisma.
Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Friday, December 13, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $49
Get into the holiday spirit as Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the pride of NYC, swings into the Schermerhorn! Joined by vocalist Ashley Pezzotti, this world-class ensemble delivers jazz-infused big band versions of your favorite holiday songs. (Presented without the Nashville Symphony.)
Sunday, December 15, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $30
Celebrate the season with the Holiday Brass Spectacular surrounded by the splendor of Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Join members of your Nashville Symphony brass, percussion, and organ sections, conducted by Nathan Aspinall, for a joyful holiday concert featuring seasonal favorites like the Suite from The Nutcracker, “March of the Toys” from Babes in Toyland, “Joy to The World,” and “Sleigh Ride.” Perfect for audiences of all ages, this is a beautiful way to share the season’s magic with family and friends.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas
Tuesday, December 17, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $63
Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband-and-wife Americana duo from Nashville. Shortly after their marriage in 2006, the couple began touring together with Drew’s band, Holcomb and The Neighbors. The band has supported many national touring acts including The Avett Brothers, Don Henley, Darius Rucker and Willie Nelson. Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas is a special engagement event, allowing the Holcombs to collaborate once again. (Presented without the Nashville Symphony.)
Friday, December 20 & Saturday, December 21, 7:30 PM; Sunday, December 22, 2:00 PM
Tickets: Starting at $57
Celebrate the season with Nashville’s grandest Messiah, featuring the powerful Hallelujah Chorus and music that radiates passion, drama, and passages of stunning beauty. Join your Nashville Symphony & Chorus and four astounding soloists, led by Chorus Director Tucker Biddlecombe, for an inspiring performance of this timeless masterpiece.
Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, the Nashville Symphony inspires and engages a diverse and growing community with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences. Since its founding in 1946, the Nashville Symphony has been celebrated for its dedication to contemporary American orchestral music, innovative programming across multiple genres, and a prolific recording schedule that has produced 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 27 nominations. Reaching almost 550,000 Middle Tennesseans annually through more than 500 concerts, educational programs, and community engagement events, the Nashville Symphony also connects with nearly 13 million people worldwide through recordings, broadcasts, and streaming.
The Nashville Symphony is a nonprofit organization supported by individuals, corporations, and foundations. To learn more about educational initiatives, visit nashvillesymphony.org/education. For additional information or to donate, please visit nashvillesymphony.org.
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